Lucknow, Oct. 1 -- Uttar Pradesh minister of state (independent charge) for excise and prohibition, Nitin Agarwal, has stated that investments worth Rs.6,747.88 crore have been recorded in the excise sector over the span of nearly three years. Approximately half of these 43 projects have been operationalised. He directed officials to expedite the implementation of the remaining projects.

While reviewing the current status of investments in the excise sector, minister Agarwal noted that the new excise policy implemented by the state government has attracted investors and given fresh impetus to the state's economy. "In the coming years, we are working on new schemes to attract further investment, including in areas such as bottling plants,...